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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.40, 1,079.94 and 520.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.40, 1,079.94 and 520.96 is: 718.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.40 : 1,079.94 = 520.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.40/1,079.94 = 520.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.40x = 1,079.94 × 520.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.40x = 562,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,605.54/783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.16

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